In celebration of the PBS documentary “The American Revolution,” local members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are sharing stories of their Revolutionary War ancestors.

The three-part series premiered Monday, Nov. 17, and continues through Friday, Nov. 21, airing on PBS from 8 to 10 p.m. each night. Directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, the film follows dozens of Revolutionary War-era figures from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Local DAR members and their Revolutionary War ancestors include:

• Private John Schreder, who enlisted in 1778 and fought in the battles of Staten Island, Yorktown and Tioga Point (represented by Mecosta Chapter member Ruth Santer).

• Private John Ensminger, who enlisted in 1776 and fought in the battles of Point Pleasant and Cowpens (represented by Mecosta Chapter member Caryn Schonert).

• Robert Groves, who enlisted at age 12 and served as a musician in the drum and fife corps in Delaware (represented by Mecosta Chapter members Coleen Dice, Kimberly Brooks and Jennifer Keller).

• Edward Robinson, who enlisted in 1776 and served as a drummer boy and soldier at Yorktown and Valley Forge (represented by Mecosta Chapter members Sallie Wyman and Katie Wyman).

• William Colby, who enlisted in 1778 and served at Valley Forge and Monmouth (represented by Mecosta Chapter member Linda Howard).

• Thomas Bouldin, who enlisted in 1758 and served at Golden Hill (represented by Mecosta Chapter member Beverly Rothenberger).

"The Daughters of the American Revolution is one of the largest and oldest patriotic women’s service organizations in the country," Diana Korcal said. "It focuses on historic preservation, education and patriotism."

To learn more about uncovering a genealogical connection to a Revolutionary War Patriot, reach out to the Mecosta Chapter in Big Rapids by checking out Mecosta Chapter NSDAR Facebook page or their website mecosta.michdar.net. To join the Mecosta DAR, Korcal says you must be able to trace your lineage to a man or woman who aided the cause of American independence.

More information on the documentary can be found here: https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/the-american-revolution/.